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Pierian — 1590s, from L. Pierius Pieria, from Gk. Pieria, district in northern Thessaly, reputed home of the Muses … Etymology dictionary

Pierian — [pī ir′ē ən] adj. 1. of Pieria, where the Muses were anciently worshiped 2. of the Muses or the arts … English World dictionary

pierian — (ˈ)pī|irēən, ī|er adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Latin pierius Pierian (from Greek Pieria, region of ancient Macedonia) + English an 1. : of or relating to the region of Pieria in ancient Macedonia or to the Muses as early… … Useful english dictionary

Pierian — adjective Date: 1591 1. of or relating to the region of Pieria in ancient Macedonia or to the Muses who were once worshipped there 2. of or relating to learning or poetry … New Collegiate Dictionary

Pierian — Pi•e•ri•an [[t]paɪˈɪər i ən[/t]] adj. 1) myt of or pertaining to the Muses 2) pro of or pertaining to poetry or poetic inspiration 3) of or pertaining to Pieria • Etymology: 1585–95; &LT; L Pīeri(us) of Pieria + an I … From formal English to slang

Pierian — /paɪˈɪəriən/ (say puy earreeuhn) adjective 1. of or relating to the Muses or to artistic, especially poetic, inspiration. 2. of or relating to Pieria, a coastal region including Mt Olympus, in ancient Macedonia. {Latin Pīerius of Pieria, ancient… … Australian English dictionary

Pierian — a. pertaining to Pieria, Macedonia, where the Muses were worshipped; pertaining to the Muses or poetry … Dictionary of difficult words